![]() Upakurvana means preparatory Brahmacharya, and Naishtika means absolute Brahmacharya. Brahmacharya is of two kinds: Upakurvana Brahmacharya and Naishtika Brahmacharya. Even initiation into Naishtika Brahmacharya is not done at once. But Gurus are supposed to observe their disciples, and not give them Sannyasa immediately. Even though they still say it should be twelve years, actually it is a bit reduced. The tradition has not changed, though these days Gurus do not insist upon twelve years of service or probation. Sandalwood and saffron can be applied as dots just below the vibhuti.The initiation traditionally given today is of the same type as it was during the time of the Upanishads. Vibhuti that we bring from temples should not be mixed with the stock at home.Īfter applying vibhuti paste, you should not wash the hands but cleanse it by applying the remnant on other parts including legs and hands.Ī doubt many people have is, after applying vibhuti paste on the forehead, can sandalwood paste and saffron also be applied? The answer is yes, but not over the vibhuti - the three lines of vibhuti should not be touched. But when we get Swami Prasada in temples we should apply it as it is, dryly. ![]() Generally vibhuti is to be worn damp, after making it into a paste. To quote Sage Gnaana Sambandar: 'Mandiramavadhu Thiruneeru' (“holy ash is a mantra in itself”). Vibhuti is considered as a wealth – aishwarya. While on the subject it is important to note that the Bhasma we get from Agnihotra Homa also is considered great and eminently suitable for our daily use as vibhuti. This is unacceptable and should be rejected. It is made out of flour and not burnt cow dung. What passes for Vibhuti these days – with fragrances and chemicals added to boot – is not to be used as vibhuti. Vibhuti has to be made only out of cow dung cakes completely burnt and converted to ash. It is a fact that the performance of Viraja Homa has become very rare these days, but we should strive to get the Vibhuti from pure cow dung only, even without the homa, instead of buying the counterfeit Vibhuti packets available in stores everywhere. Some parts of the mantras are recited by upasakas of Sri Vidya during their atma-puja and so on. This homa is also part of the Sanyasa Deeksha Sweekarana (monastic initiation) rituals. ![]() The mantras chanted are very powerful and comprise prayers for our atma-vicharana, atma-vidya and Brahma jnana. ![]() During this Homa some portions from the Maha Narayanopanishad are chanted with related prayogas as prescribed. It is conducted every month on the Sivaratri Day generally. Viraja Homa is performed primarily to prepare vibhuti from pure cow dung. ![]() Here is an article sent to us by Sri Sarma Sastrigal, our respected moderator. ![]()
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